Category Archives: New Zealand

New Zealand votes to keep its flag after 56.6% back the status quo

The Guardian: After a lengthy campaign, voters have decided by a margin of more than 10 points to retain the flag with its strong links to the United Kingdom. Preliminary results announced at 8.30pm local time on Thursday showed that … Continue reading

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These Stunning Photos of New Zealand’s Largest Gang Will Give You Sleepless Nights

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The Catcall Experiment In New Zealand

When 24-year-old aspiring actress Shoshana Roberts was filmed with a hidden camera walking around New York in a plain T-shirt, jeans and trainers she received 108 “catcalls”. Here’s what happened when the Herald carried out the same experiment in Auckland. … Continue reading

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An Angel At My Table

I just watched this 1990 movie by Jane Campion about New Zealand novelist Janet Frame, who spent 8 yrs of her 20s in a loony bin mis-diagnosed with schizophrenia. Stories about mental illness make me uncomfortable. They strike too close … Continue reading

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Ekev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs this Monday at 7:00 pm PST on live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. Tonight’s show comes from The House Of Rabbs channel. Watch the video! This week we study … Continue reading

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